N.Ireland
Ulster Wildlife confirms appointment of new CEO
Dawn Miskelly has been appointed to the role of chief executive officer of Ulster Wildlife, Northern Ireland’s largest local nature...
Biodiversity
Rural Life
Donegal farmers hold events to share experience on restoring land
Two farmers from Co. Donegal are continuing to share their experience of restoring pastures through regenerative and holistic management approaches....
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Significant weight gain seen in calves using transition milk
A trial has shown weight gain advantages and improved health in calves fed a transition milk (TM) replacer for the...
Environment
90% of assembly's recommendations on biodiversity 'in progress'
The chairperson of the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, has welcomed the government’s response to the...
Environment
Government defends Irish meat production in biodiversity report
The government has defended Irish meat production in a report on the recommendations made by two citizens’ assemblies last year...
Environment
BirdWatch Ireland calls for new Wildlife Crime Unit
With just weeks until a general election, BirdWatch Ireland has written to political parties calling on them to put people,...
Environment
Minister Noonan joins world leaders at biodiversity conference
Minister of State with responsibility for for nature, heritage and electoral reform, Malcolm Noonan, has represented Ireland at the 16th...
Environment
Slovakian regenerative farming improves soil and reduces inputs cost
Regenerative agriculture is an approach to farming and land management that focuses on restoring and enhancing the health of ecosystems,...
biodiversity
New 'independent' committee to advise on Nature Restoration Plan
Minister of State for heritage and electoral reform Malcolm Noonan has announced that an ‘independent advisory committee’ will be set...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
Environment
New project to pay farmers for biodiversity actions
Farmers are to be encouraged to develop more biodiversity through wildlife ponds, hedgerows, woodlands and species-rich grasslands as part of...
Environment
CCAC calls for more 'urgently needed' biodiversity supports
The Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC) has said that additional financial supports with “accelerated action” is “urgently needed” for further...
Environment
EU auditors criticise Ireland for lack of climate ambition in CAP
There is a noticeable gap between the EU’s environmental and climate targets and the agricultural plans drawn up by EU...
Rural Life
NARGC recognised with European biodiversity award
The National Association of Regional Game Councils (NARGC), which represents over 1,000 game hunting clubs in Ireland, and 25,000 members nationwide,...
Rural Life
Barn owl nest boxes to be set up under Clare biodiversity project
An additional 13 barn owl nest boxes will be installed in Co. Clare as part of the Return to Nature...
Rural Life
Photo competition aims to celebrate Irish native hedgerows
Entries are being sought from across the country for a photography competition which seeks to celebrate Ireland’s native hedgerows. The...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
Environmental groups say hen harrier plan is a 'failed opportunity'
Three environmental organisations have said Ireland’s ‘Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan’ published today (Tuesday, September 10), is a “failed opportunity”...
Environment
Plan to address decline of the hen harrier launches today
A plan to address the decline of the hen harrier and improve the long term prospects of the species has...
biodiversity
NPWS programme sees release of further osprey chicks
A reintroduction programme ran by the National Park and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has seen the reintroduction of further osprey chicks...
Environment
Watch: All things biodiversity on information trail in Birr
Over 300 people attended a biodiversity information event at Birr Castle Demense this week, organised by Teagasc. Minister of State...